The Parade Committee is thrilled to announce the winners of this years Parade Awards. Awards are given in a number of categories to recognize the effort put by contingents into their Parade entry. The categories span a number of different aspects of the Parade from how well the theme is used to the most engaging visiting contingents.

The winners receive a rosette and many were handed out on the Parade route. The remaining rosettes will be presented at the Community Partners Grant Awards event on July 31.

The judges were coordinated by San Francisco community activist and fundraiser, Gary Virginia. who said: We were extremely impressed with the amount of energy and creativity put into the costumes and floats -- the best weve seen in years.

Pride Committee President, Calvin Gipson, praised the judges for their efforts and said: The diversity of the community was truly reflected at this years Parade. Everyone was represented and the spirit of inclusion was very exciting. Hats off to all of the winners and to the judges for their superb job.